Nigeria to restart domestic flights July 8 in easing of coronavirus curbs
Nigeria will resume domestic flights from July 8, the government said on Wednesday, as Africa’s most populous country relaxes novel… Read More »
How U.S. airlines are trying to stop COVID-19 on flights
As some Americans prepare to travel for the July 4 holiday weekend, and airlines slowly ramp up service, the U.S…. Read More »
U.S. regulator, Boeing complete 737 MAX certification test flights
The Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing Co (BA.N) have completed certification test flights on the 737 MAX, a key milestone… Read More »
Ryanair hopes to land first Boeing 737 MAX jet by November
Ryanair, one of the largest customers for Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX, hopes to take its first delivery in November after… Read More »
Ryanair sees ‘very strong’ July bookings but ticket prices lower than ever
Ryanair has seen “very strong” bookings for the first two weeks of July across its network, which it largely reopened… Read More »
Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs to survive coronavirus crisis
Airbus is cutting 15,000 jobs within a year, including 900 already earmarked in Germany, saying its future is at stake… Read More »
Norwegian Air cancels 97 Boeing MAX and Dreamliners, claims compensation
Norwegian Air (NWC.OL) has canceled orders for 97 Boeing (BA.N) aircraft and will claim compensation from the U.S. plane maker… Read More »
BOC Aviation cancels 30 Boeing 737 MAX but backs grounded jet
Aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation (2588.HK) said on Tuesday it had canceled an order for 30 Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX… Read More »
Airbus says to shed 15,000 jobs
Airbus on Tuesday unveiled plans to shed around 15,000 jobs including 900 already earmarked in Germany, saying its future was… Read More »
Airbus close to slashing jobs as CEO confirms 40% output drop
Airbus (AIR.PA) was finalizing an imminent restructuring plan involving thousands of job cuts on Monday as its chief executive confirmed… Read More »
Boeing begins crucial certification test flights for grounded 737 MAX
Boeing Co began a series of long-delayed flight tests of its redesigned 737 MAX with regulators at the controls on… Read More »
Vietnam grounds Pakistani pilots over licence concerns
Vietnam’s aviation authority said on Monday it had grounded all Pakistani pilots working for local airlines, amid concern from global… Read More »
China’s big three airlines take delivery of domestically made ARJ21 aircraft
China’s three biggest state-owned airlines on Sunday took delivery of their first ARJ21 aircraft, a short-haul 90-seater aircraft made by… Read More »
Bain Capital agrees with Virgin Australia administrator to buy struggling airline
U.S. private equity group Bain Capital said on Friday it has agreed with the administrator of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd… Read More »